 Course Content

Course Content / Units of Competency

Complete pre-operational inspection and documentation
Prepare the vehicle for the daily task
Safety Checks / Cabin Drill,
Prepare and complete pre-departure documentation
Steering, Manoeuvring, Positioning and Stopping
State/Territory Traffic Act and Regulations,
Duty of care, truck/bus
Engine power management
Braking and Emergency Braking,
Reversing, maintaining visibility
Parking, Shut Down and securing the vehicle
Securing and maintaining Loads,
Driver Attitudes and Behaviours,
Fatigue Management
Procedures for driving in an emergency
Prime mover and trailer aligned and coupled
Coupled vehicle is checked and tested for security and fully operational
Relevant work health and safety (WHS)
Route Navigation, and
Defensive Driving including driving hazards

 Pre-Requisites

• All students must have held an unrestricted HC Class license for at least one years and have your State / Territory Regulator approval.

Required Knowledge

The required knowledge for this unit is:

Relevant road rules, regulations, permit and licence requirements of the relevant state/territory road traffic authority,
Relevant OH&S and environmental procedures and regulations,
Light rigid vehicle controls, instruments and indicators and their use
Light rigid vehicle handling procedures,
Driving hazards and related defensive driving techniques,
Procedures to be followed in the event of a driving emergency,
Engine power management and safe driving strategies,
Efficient driving techniques,
Pre-operational checks carried out on vehicle and related action,
Differences between transmission types,
Map reading and road navigation techniques including the use of a GPS device where applicable,
Factors which may cause traffic delays and diversions and related action that can be taken by a driver,
Workplace driving and operational instructions,
Principles of stress management when driving a vehicle,
Causes and effects of fatigue on drivers,
Factors which increase fatigue-related accidents,
Fatigue management strategies including on-road techniques, and
Lifestyles which promote the effective long-term management of fatigue.

Required Skills

The required skills for this unit are:

Relevant road rules, regulations, permit and licence requirements of the relevant state/territory road traffic authority,
Relevant OH&S and environmental procedures and regulations,
Heavy Combination vehicle controls, instruments and indicators and their use
Heavy Combination vehicle handling procedures,
Driving hazards and related defensive driving techniques,
Procedures to be followed in the event of a driving emergency,
Engine power management and safe driving strategies,
Efficient driving techniques,
Pre-operational checks carried out on vehicle and related action,
Differences between transmission types,
Map reading and road navigation techniques including the use of a GPS device where applicable,
Factors which may cause traffic delays and diversions and related action that can be taken by a driver,
Workplace driving and operational instructions,
Principles of stress management when driving a vehicle,
Causes and effects of fatigue on drivers,
Factors, which increase fatigue-related accidents,
Fatigue management strategies including on-road techniques, and
Lifestyles, which promote the effective long-term management of fatigue.

 Dates, Duration & Fees

• Courses are scheduled with you in mind
• Your course material can be completed prior to you attending the practical driving. Main Course Duration: 1 to 2 Days.
• Course cost: $2,000.00
• Note: This vehicle is a Manual 18 Speed Road Ranger. Gear Changing can be a challenge.